In the rural south a vehicle classified as “farm equipment” can be operated in daylight with an unlicensed driver as young as 12 when speeds are minimum and the roads are secondary. But ATVs have become such a problem that they are specifically outlawed in most of Mississippi. The laws are somewhat loosely enforced in many areas. They can be a problem at times but usually adult drivers who use good judgement don’t cause a problem for themselves or automobile traffic or the local law enforcement. In my neighborhood several teenagers have them and drive down the street in front of my house to get to the woods and no one seems to mind. So far they travel at bicycle speed and pay attention. They don’t bother me. Why bother them? Why bother the police? It would seem that would be the case in most neighborhoods.
Rod-Knox
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